As they approached the elevator, it seemed like fate had intervened, for familiar faces were before the elevator.


    They were Anna, Julie, and several other figures from Mafelen.


    Julie arched an eyebrow and sneered.


    “So you’re here as well.


    Do you have any idea just how pricey the food is in this ce?”novelbin


    Anna stood there, her expression inscrutable.


    From the corner of her eye, she glimpsed a remarkably handsome profile and was instantly enchanted.


    She’d encountered her fair share of handsome men, but this one was in a league of his own.


    This man was undeniably striking.


    Anna felt her heart skip a beat.


    She was the goddess of dance, adored by countless wealthy heirs and celebrities.


    Despite her fame, she had always been choosy, never encountering a man who genuinely stirred her heart-until now.


    She had resigned herself to a life of splendid solitude, but the sight of him shattered that illusion.


    Was this destiny at y?


    For the first time, Anna took the initiative to speak up.


    “Since this is your first visit, you might not realize that the average cost at the restaurant in this hotel is over ten thousand dors per person.


    The real trick is that you need to book your meals here well in advance.


    Since fate has brought us together, why not join us?”


    Julie stood there, utterly stunned, her mind struggling to grasp what she had just heard.


    How could the normally aloof Anna be extending such a generous dinner invitation?


    But she quickly concluded that Anna was just trying to humiliate these people.


    If the word got out that those from Lorpond could merely follow them into the restaurant, they would be mocked.


    Julie regarded them with a wry smile.


    “Since Anna extended the invitation, we’ll graciously allow you to join us.


    ”


    “Who said we’re joining you?” Madisyn remained unruffled.


    “Are you all so confident in your assumptions?”


    “Just get lost!” Rosaline interjected.


    Julie scowled.


    “Anna just exined that you need a reservation.


    Without one, you won’t be able to get in!”


    “We don’t need your help!” Rosaline shot back without missing a beat.


    Julie rolled her eyes as the elevator doors slid open, and they all stepped inside.


    Madisyn and herpanions trailed after them.


    The restaurant was on the penthouse level.


    Upon their arrival, Julie and her entourage, having secured a reservation, were promptly acknowledged by the waiter, who began guiding them to their table.


    Julie shot a quick nce back at Madisyn and said, “Oh, just so you know, they don’t have a reservation.


    Don’t let them in; it could spoil our evening.


    ”


    At that moment, the manager was anticipating something.